THE ADVANCE In iniwliu flags hns not .UttAlcil us. We have just received new stock of all the leading si.ts. Orders taken for all sizes ol bunting flags at the lowest possible JUKI'S. HOOKS & BROWN, q. N. VI a In St. CUT FLOWERS FOR DECORATION DAY. 1 iy leaving your orders early you will sa'c money. SHENANDOAH DRUG STOKE, 3 South Main Street, Shenandoah, Pa. GREETED WITH A NOOSE. Kev, Thoimtn I.11I11 Kefimi'd tti I.ime ami Finally Won Allt-ctloii. Welcomed with ii nooi-o In tho linnd o( n mob, but years nftcrwurddlMiibMil with it fnrewoll bmiiiiu't from iirnctienlly tho mine company win olio of tliu experiences of Hov. Tliomns IjiiIii, n mlsslonm'- of thu Ainerlenii Sundny School union. Thi'tir.st plncc I went to whun I en tered the work," mid Mr. Lain, "was a little town nenr liiinu,iew, Tox. I had nnnouni ed that I had come to (,'et tho noo pie Interested In lorininu. n Sunday tchool and that I would hold a meeting in n cer tain I'lnru. I had been warned that Sun day si hool men wero not wanted there, but I determined that I would rather die than desert my duty. I managed to (inther a little company in tho bcIiooIIiouso and had i few volunteer touchers nt work whon wo were Interrupted by n knock. I was nuked to step outside, and I went out nnd closed the door behind me. Facing nnd surrounding me wcro nt least 60 mon, led by n ono armed Confedornto votonin. ''Wo want you to leave huro atonco,' told ho. "I answored that I Intended to stay and do what I considered my duty. ' 'llrlnj,' up tho rope,' yelled ono of tho crowd. "A long ropo was brought forward nnd tho loop clipped over my head. " 'Now, will you gov' they demanded. " 'Men,' I bald, 'I shnll stay hero, dead or nllvo. I don't foar to bo killed, and if you nro bound that I fhnll dlu all I ask le n few momnnB to pray.' "Then tUn ono armed man ennio up. " 'I left this arm,' said he, pointing to his empty sleeve, 'on Lookout mountain' ho had been a Confedornto of cotirso but you aro tho bruveot man I evur saw. You'ro all right.' "As ho said this tho ropo was taken off, "10 band stcnied to melt away, and I win I ft freo to go back into thu schoulhouso and continue my work. "Seventeen years from that time I left Texas to go Into tho Indian Territory, and ho people whoro I wat, then at l'nlostlno, Tox. gavo urn a bunquet." Ulilcajjo Ohroniclu. No Mhi of tlm t'nltiMl StHti-s. " The ccbool nhildien of tho llermudas knnw nuthlng of Ann rlrnn hlstoiy," says a New York woman wbobiu. just rutin noil 'nun Hamilton. "Ono day I stopped and 'ulked with a bright little colored boy on the streot. Tho Uermuda negro, you know, Is superior in Intelligence to the southern negro of this country. Ho has neither the thick lips nor the llat nose of uur American negio. His superiority la nei'iiuiited for by tho fact that he has in bis l i us tlm blood of tho Indians cuptuicd in King I'htlip's war and taken as blaves to tho llermudas. " 'Do you go to siihoolf I asked thu boy. " ' Yes'em.' " 'Who owns these islands? " 'England.' " 'Who rulos Knglandf " 'Queen Victoria.' " 'Win i o aro tho United States?' " 'South of Cniiadn.' " 'And do you know who is presidont of tho United Stiitus?' " 'Yes'oin; vjeorgo Wnhlngton.' "Whon I hud islted ono of tho little schools at Hamilton, I did not wonder that Washington was the only American president the boy had heard of. On tho walls weru maps of ucry important coun try In thu world hut our own, and I found that the teachers said as little of tho Unit ed States an they eould. " New York Sun. Another NEW STOCK --OF- U, S. and Cuban FLAGS Just received. Large Flag Poles and Bracket Holders. All kinds of Iflag Goods by the Yard. Morgan's Bazar, 23 n. Main st. WE BOTTLE Beer, Weiss Beer, I Ale, Porter. Private family orders will receive prompt attention. Leave them at the office, we will do the rest. Columbia Brewing Company. -irfisr I.INH 01' i GROCERIES, FLOUR, FEED, HAY and HTIWW, Floor and Table Oil Cloths. E. B. FOLEY, BOOM FOR HARD COAL. Sit. Cnmitd UiuIiicrn .Men liiiiugitriitM tltf Mm rliH'lit. TI10 business lorn of Mt. I'sriucl have In augurated n movement IouUIiik to a gtontcr roiiMimptlnii of Biitliiiiiitu, nml Eolhi', I lie ennpenitl'iii of llie bu.liU'M men nf every tnivn in the Hlilhlitcitii legion. Slinimikln mid one or two other towns have responded to the mil, and will nrs.tnlji to put into full fo ice uinral mill I nun I suusiuii to alintu the disvtliuiiiatluu (niiit hard coaI. iiciimr letters are being Imiicu to buslne- men nil over the region, und qulto a number li.ive iilreiuly been received lioro. These I'lreulars utgo luminess men to perfect un urgnuliMllot), nnd to send a committee to n dlitrli't meeting to lie held ill the near future nt some point convenient to all sec tion. The lj 11 i iK'Mfl iiitin of Mt. Cnrinolha.c wisely come to the conclusion that it is ue 1cm to send appeals to the present nnthiiuite Congressmen, nhu enro more for politieal piuferment tliiui the Inhering men nnd their f.iinilies, and they hnvo decided to take mutters In their own bunds. At the meet lux nf the business men of Mt. funnel, when n pernijueiit organization was effected, the following lemliitions wcro nilopted : lie It lesdlved by the business men of Mt. Cnrmel, at n meeting, hold this evening, and it is hereby rcsolvtil by the authniily ol the s-ime, that the eoniltliou ol alliirs in the an thnielle coal lenioti Is ileplomble, and that owing to the lucent system of operating tin. I'olln i'ies by which they are worked only .ibniit I J days a week, the wurkinginen are ininblo to earn siillieient liiend to leed their filinilies and the sniveling throughout the legion fnnii iictinil starvation is grenter than lias ever been known before ; that tlit people me not unking charily, hut a lair ileal; Unit if anthracite eonl was granted 1 lie nunc trade rntet per ton per mile a oitnnilnntM the enlargement of tho market would give in inoro tliiui twice tho present work; that owing to the oppresiivo Height rates ant iiraeitc ciuil is crowded out of the narkct for nearly nil steam aiid inanuliiitur- ng purposes. Wo invito the co-oporatlon of all the bind uesK men of the ditl'eruit towns in thu en tire anthrselte region to bring this matter heforo the presence of tho dlll'ci'ei-t eonl carrying 10.11U and see if It cannot ho reme died und urge tlieni to hold meetings of their I'lisiiiois pi ople at oiico nnd appoint u com mittee to meet witli the committees from this mid other towns to adopt Mich measures thai Hi y may consider practicable to securo re lief. The businessmen of Shenandoah will likely join in the movement and effect a periiiaueut organization. A liltlo dibit on their pail may, and likely will ho pioductivu of good. 'lh Sibuylkill Soldiers. Falls Church, Va May Ml. After a stay of twenty days at Mt. tlretuit, with most disagreeable weather, tho Schuylkill con tingent of tho rjightli regiment is now en camped at Kails I'liiireh, ne.ir Washington The change is very desirable. The trip was delightful, especially through tho fertile t'liinlicrlaud valley, and the low and level lands of .Maryland. Those who Imvo traveled through Mary land will know how highly cultivated it is. Tliey have not f;u ins, but largo gardens. For miles green liilis and valleys aro 011 all sides witli arbor vitae, willow, pino and other trees separated into little groves with walks and drives between. livery house along the line is a line country lesidence. The approach to li.iltimoro is beautiful. From theie to Wash ington aro acies of g.ndeu truck, straw beriies, peas, cabbage, etc. The soil is sandy and whitti. There nro many orchards. Towns are few und far apart. It was something new for the boys from tlie coul regions, ami to siy that they are happy and enjoying good health is only stnt mg half the truth, We are encamped in a large field where pure water abounds, and the climate is extieniely healthy. Everyone is pleased with their first impressiuu of the "Sunny Soiuh." We are located in a little farming village, with about a dozen houses, widely scatteieil. The distance from Washington is about seventeen miles by rail and over seven across the eoiintiy. We can reach the nation's t!ipilal by steam or electric railway, and several boys havo already made tho trip. Col lIoH'iu.111 is nt present in command of thu luigadc, which is now composed of the Mb, 12th and 13th l'cnna. volunteers. New York troops will encamp hero. The division will finally comprise three brigades, under command of (leu. Gtlchlhcr. Tell the folks nt home to address their mail Company F, Sth llegiment, West Falls Church, Fairfax county, Va. We do not expect to remain lie re long As soon as tho new recruits niu mustered in the Kighth regiment will likely bu moved fuithor south. Most of tho residents hero aro colored people. Duo Shenandoah soldier lias caught on. See the show window display of coal orna ments at Itniinm's. Musical College. The Musical College located at Freelmrg, Snyder county. Pa., situated in a charming valley, ruro nir and romantic, scenery com bine to mako it an ideal spot. The building is admirably adapted to its purpose, new facilities being added fiom timo to time in accordance with the most advanced ideas, yet the ehajges aio very low as the manage ment desires to put its opportunities within tho reach of nil. The teachers are special ists in their iespectivu departments, none but the best methods are used and the in struction is given individually. Tho students range fiom beginners who are just lenruing to read music to the advanced worker in harmony and composition. Summer term will begin Monday, July 18, JMIS. Cata logues free. Address, Henry 11. Moycr, Diiectur. it I'nlriotlu Heimoii, licv. James Moore, pastor of the Primitive Methodist church, last evening preached a patriotic sermon to his congregation, in which ho strongly endorsed the steps taken by the United States in behalf of Cuba and urged tho congregation to co-opcrnto with tie (iovcrniueiit whencveroppoitiinity presented for their assistance. The choir, under Prof. I'dwaid Cooper, rendered a program of national authems with excellent success ami bellied to make tho service a very impressive one. l'lrel Tirol J'Irel Insuro your property from loss In the oldost und strongest cash companies : Pliiia. underwriters Insurance Co. of Nortli America and I'lro Association, Hartford Fire Ins. Co., Amerlonn Firo Insurance Co , West Chester Firo Ins. Co., United Firemen's Ins. Co. T. T. WlLUAais, 123 S. Jarilln St., Shenandoah. Hall l'layir Injured The game of bail yostd-day lietwteu the Ashland and Locust Dale teams at tho lattter place was marred by an accident to one of tho players. Michael Coyle, of Lost Creek, a catcher on thu Locust Dale team, was the victim. He was struck ou the Uttlo linger of thu right baud by a foul hall, sustaining u compound dislocation. Ho came to town and got treatment from Dr. Q. M. Hamilton. Mr. Iiiigi'iibucli Next, Announcement is made that next Friday evening Mr. A. II. Httgcnbuch will raise a Hag above his residence ou South Janliii itreet and thu public is invited to participate in the ceremonies. Ke moved. The printing office located In thu Itynke wicst building conductod by Henry 0. iloyer ami sons removed from town Saturday, It is understood they weut to Heading. Window shinies from 10 cents and upward. Lstlmatos given ou large shades. V. J. Port, ill North Muiu street. tf !f41e in its subtlety. It lies hidden for years in tho ambush of tho blood, and when it strikes it voids it3 vonom aliko on strength and beauty, disfiguring tho ono and undermining tho other. is a spppific for scrofula in its worst and most malignant forms. Scrofula is a blood disease. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a blood purifying medicine. Minora! medicines only drive scrofula below tho Rurfncu. Di. J. C. Ayer's Sarsaparilla i.i a vcgetablo remedy and it uradicutes tho disease. Thoro is no remedy for scrofula equal to Ayer'a Sarsa parilla. "I was cured of a lonp;-standiiiR case of scrofula by Dr. J. C. Ayer'p fMssparilia. Thu disease first manifested il-i.C when 1 was a child, by breaking; out in jej blotches all over my body. I was not free from the trouble until I took several bottles of Ayer's Ssrsanarilla. Thit effected a rer manent cure.' Hits. E. H. Snyder, Leliih ton. Pa. 3 "SV-" j fprd in P9: Mr. nnd Mrs. Daniel Snyder, of Poll Carbon, are guests of friends in town. Peter Poll' mado a trip to the county seat this morning. fieorge Lorah trans'ictcd business al Pottsvillo this 11101 ning. John W. I. laker spent to-day at the county seat. John Mcldalzls was among tho towns men who visited Pottsvillo to-day. Max Levit spent a pint of to day at Pottsvillo. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph (Irosskettler visited friends at Port Carbon yesterday. Peter ISreen spent yesterday as a guest of fiiends at Minersville. Agnes, daughter of J .1. Francv. Is re covering from her severe illness. Petur Peek visited triends at Port Cai hon yesterday. l.ncian Krehs, of Krebs' Station, visited friends in town and Pottsvillo yesterday. Slieiu 1!. l.vans, of Shmiiokiu, visited friends in town yesterday. lludd Kvan.s. of St. Clair, spentyesterday as a guest of triends in town. Constable Matt, tlllilon mado atiipto New Philadelphia yestetday on ollicial busi ness. "Kid" Dunkcl.u member ortho Philadel phia national base ball league team, is in town, the guest of his fatlier-in-I.iw, John W. I lesser, of West Coal street. Diinkcl played hero several seasons ago, when Shenandoah was represented In the Pennsylvania state league Miss Maggie Sehaoller was a passenger to Lebanon on Saturday, to join her parents, who have located theie permanently. Mrs. William Stein was a Sunday visitor to Frackville. Dr. Ii. It. iireiscli, of Iiiugtown, was a business visitor to town to-day, l)rs. W. N. Stein, Patrick Murphy and Frank Scott, formed a merry trio to .Mt. Carmel yesterday. MINISTERS TO CONVENE. lii'giilar Session of the Mnhnnoy Valley Ministerial Assoeiulioi, To-iiiorrow. Thu regu'ar monthly session of tho .Alalia noy Valley Ministerial Association will be held nt Win. Penn to-morrow. The body is composed cntiiely of Methodist Lpiscopal clergymen who are greatly iuteiested in the advancement of their faith, ami putting furth many earnest efforts in its behalf. The program arranged for to-morrow's session is ns follows: "ihiiotioiinl lleligion" w ill be discussed by llevs. Swindell, Zweizlg and Potts; "Methods of Ministerial Success," llevs. Uecd, Stogden, Anithor und nthsrs ; "Which is the Sabbath," by llev. .1. Dicker son, llev. O. W. F. (iraf will demonstrate "Tho Value of Ministerial Associations." A paper ou "Tho miraculous formation of the Apostolic church" has been prepared by Itev. W. H. Stewart, ltuv. H. I. Quigg has also been placed on tho list of speakers and will devote some time on "llrowning." 1UAHAN0Y CITY. Superintendent of Schools Ehrhart has reconsidered Ids determination nut tocngage ini orchestra for tho commencement. Last year's receipts wero equal.to the expenditures, hut the superintendent has doubt that they will icach the required amount this year. Tho gamo of ball between Park Placo and Delano teams was won by the latter. Tho score was 2.( to Hi. Tho funeral of Mrs. Gcorgo Ollgoro took placo yesteiday. Anna Harrison Degree Lodge No. 83, Daughters of Itcbekah, at tended in a body. Interment was mado In ICehr's cemetery, Minersville. The pall hearers, ten in number, wcro all grandsons of thu deceased, who was b!l rears old. A (Ueiiln of lllipioveimillt. The P. A It. C. & I. Co. has issued orders that its collieries at Mt. Carmel he operated three three-quartor drys this week and four during the mouth of Juno. AeUllnw ledgineiit. P. C. Louiiabury, llsq.. Pres. Preferred Accl- deut Co., New York. DkauSir: I gratefully uppieciato your vory liberal spirit in adjusting my claim for disability, recently sustained. Through your local agent, James Ioilly, of Ashland, I was induced to tako an accident policy, and thu pecuniary benefit it has been to mo prompts this endorsement. Mii'U.UM. Murx.uiY, list Centre street, Shenandoah, Pa, It Lutheran Susqiil-Centeiiiilal, l'bllitdelplila. For tho sesqui-rcntounlal of tho Iltangel ical Lutheran MiuUtcrium of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Juno 8 to 4, tho Pennsylvania IEailroad Company will sell special excursion tickets from Jersey Shoie, Wilkesbarre, Lowistowu, Mcchaulcsburfe', York, Havru de Grace, llelvidere and intermediate stations to Philadelphia and return at rule of single faro fur the round trip. (Minimum ratu, 25 cunts.) Tickets will hu sold Juno 2, good to return until Juno i), Inclusive, Finger Crushed. James Kyan, of St. Nicholas, had tho little linger on his right hsud crushed tills morn ing, Hu was engaged In coupling oars at tho Maple Hill colliery. The best placo to buy your wall paper Is at F. J. Portz, 21 North Main street. Wo havo tho largest stock nortli of thu mountain, tf Sorsaparills TitU WKATIIKK. The forecast for Tuesday: Partly cloudy In fair weather, with slight temporatitre cliniiges and frosh southerly to southwesterly winds, followed by local thunder storms. MORTON DIES. Injuries Itrcehed 1'ioui u liunnway llntti I 'ill ill llcslllts. Harry Morton, the young man whu was injured on tho 12th int. by being thrown from a wagon drawn by liinaway horses, died at tho Minors' hospital on Sunday luoru. Ilia. Tetanus, or lockjaw, was pionounced tho cntlio of death. Morton's injuries consisted of severo cuts and bruises ubout the head and face, ono of his oars being almost severed. He seemed to recover rapidly, however, nnd in a few days was at work again in Calls' butcher shop. On Thursday, last, however, ho complained of a sllll'uning of the jaws. On Friday Dr. Stein was called in and ho said the victim was threatened with tetanus. Tho removal to the hospital followed. Morton was 22 years of ago and unmarried. Tho remains wcro brought to town yester day ann taken in charge by Mr. 11. Ilawlcy, of Last Coal streot. Tho funeral will take placo from Mr. H iwley's lesidence nt 2 p. m. nil Wednesday. Intel incut will bo nude In the Odd Fellows' remotely. KICKED BY A MULE. William Zollner l'l-nlmbly Fatally Injured at MieluMiiloiib City Colliery. While William Zollner, employed as inside driver nt the Shenandoah City colliery, was eiigagid in hitchiii'.' a team of mules to a loadul car this morning one of tho beasts kicked him on the bend. The Injury was n sc eio niie nnd may piove fatal Tho skull was badly flushed near the right eye and the victim's f.ue prccudid n badly gaslnd and bruised appearance. Dr. Stein dres-ed the injuries, lie says they are of a dangerous character. Zollner wns picked up unconscious. Upon being lemoved to his home ho paitly re covcrul his senses and when asked by the doctor how ho felt hu slid, "All light, except that my eye hurts The funny part of it is I don't know how I was hurt. Zollner is a single young man 22 years of age and resides with his mother and sisters n West Huckleberry alley. llleUert's Ciilo. Clam soup to-night. Soui krout, pork and mashed potatoes to-morrow morning. Another ring Kitisctl. lly far the most elaborate patriotic display made by aprivalo citizen of town since tho war with Spain lias been ou was that conducted by lienj. Winner, at his residence on West Centre street Saturday night. A great crowd of people assembled and in tho immediate vicinity of the platform erected for tho speakers wero tho members of Wntkln Waters Post No. 140, G. A. It., Grant 15aud and Co. A, a volunteer organization under dipt. Arthur Tregembo with a drum corps. Tho Hag was raised abovo the roof of Mr. Wonier's residence. Maud, the young granddaughter of Mr. Womor, pulled tho string that unfurled tho flag as tie bind played "The Star Spangled Hamier." Joel Leddon, of Win. Penu, was tho muster of ceiemonics, and ho mado a stirring ad dress. After moro music by tho band and a drill by Co. A, Kev. James Mooro, pastor of the Primitive Methodist church, mado an ad dress that stirred up the patriotic spirit of the crowd to an enthusiastic pitch. After tho ceremonies thoG. A. Ii., Co. A and others wero invited to tho yard at tho rear of Mr. Wonier's i- 'pidence, where a long table large enough to accommodate fifty peoplo at one sitting vas spread. The placo was elaborately decorated with the national colors. Members of tho Women's llelief Corps served an abundance of Grand Army bean soup and colleo, bam sandwiches and pickles. Home made winoand lemonado wero also served. After the feast cheers wero given for Mr. Winner, the Kelief Corps, tho G. A. Ii. and the hoys who have gono to the front to fight Spain. 1!i:nt. Two houses, Pear alley. Arply at 111 South Jardiu street. Itnsn Hull. It is estimated that two thousand peoplo braved the strong wind (or almost two hours at tho Trotting park yesterday afternoon to witness the game of base ball between tho Famous team, of town, and tho West Lud team, of Shamokiii. The rooters wero well represented and thoro wero many rough throatsafter tho ninth inning. Tho gamo was played ou its merits, tho players of both teams being in excellent trim. The gamo was decided in favor of tho Shamokiu team, tho score belug 10 to 20. Tho Famous team will play a return gamo at Indian park, Sha mokin, ou Decoration Day. Much complaint was mado by tho players of both teams about tho spectators crowding around tho bases and near tho hemo plates. Several of tho auditors wero struck with lulled balls but ull escaped injury. Tho visitors say they received very unfair trcatuicut at tho hands of tho audi enco. Tho Shenandoah Steam Laundiy nine do featcd tho Lehigh Valley team by a score of 17 to 1 on Kvcrett's field yesterday. Swift & Co's pounders defeated tho Armour & Co. substitutes at the Trotting park ou Saturday by a score of 3(1 to 10. Challenges from base ball clubs from play ers from 8 to 12 years of ago will bo received by Manager Coogan, corner of Coal and Gilbert stieets. White blanksnt 5 cents per pieco and gilts at 0 and 71 cents per pieco. Wo havo higher priced wallpaper. At F. J. Portz, 21 North Main street. tf .Maple 11111 Patriots. A (i.r-foot Hag polo was erected at Maplo Hill Saturday afternoon. It has been made attractive by being striped with tho National co'ors. Temporarily, a lias was swung to tho breozo, followed by a speech by James Willis. A largu now Hag will bo raised on Decoration Day. A J-iiradUo of Toyshops. tho toysnops nro uxccediiiKly numer ous in nil parts of Jnpun. Ken thu small est hnmluts contain thorn, and tho boys nnu gins ii ro plentifully supplied with plnytliliiu.s from onrly Infancy. LniKo munbors of peoplo nniltu n living in tho business of amusing children, and among thesu nro street jugglers, acrobats, singers, dancers nml story tollers nnd-traveling puppet show mon. On festival days tho streets lending to tho tomplos nro filled with stands showing tho guy toys mid with sliowmon roady to niiiuso botli young nnd old. Ida Tlgner lluunott lu at, Nicholas. Suitable. "What would bo a suitable birthday present for my llttlo boyf" Inquired tho roml mother. "Let iuo think," returned tho star boarder, who occasionally liked to sleep into in ti;o morning. Then with tho glud, confident suillo of ono who has solved u problem ho lidded, "How would n gag ur n strait jacket dof"-Ohlcugo Post. Thu cult of tho beard, according to tho unclont Jewish writers, started In thu garden of Kdon, Adimi, they tell us, was ot prodigious height and was furnished With a long beard which readied to his waist. Kvery American miin-of-wnr has In hor outfit lings' of 43 notions, which uro used tin occasions of visits to tho ports of those lountrlos nnd in exchanging snlutos of ressels belonging to them. 1 I - CIVIL COURT. Long; Cause l.lsl Called Over Willi Three Judges Present. Pottsvlllc, May 23. The second weok of civil court opened this morning with Judges Ilct'htel and Koch ou tho bench, who will be audited by Judgo Lyon, of Juniata county. The attendance this morning wait small, and a number of the cases ou the calendar were marked settled. Clerk of tho Courts Schooner will on Friday hear additional ovldeuco in the mattor of taxing tho costs In tho libel stilt of P. .1 Ferguson vs. James J. O'Neill, tho hitler Iiavlug been sentenced to pay tlio costs. This i will bo the final hearing. Judgo I'udlich filed nil opinion In the fol lowing cases : Devcny vs. Schuylkill Lice trie Hallway, rulo for a now trial, tho rule was discharged nnd new trial refused; Felgenspau vs. Snydor nnd others, applica tion for now trial refused; Llbey ys, Griimni, application for now trial was rcfticd; Moses vs. Powers and others, rulo for new Dial was mado absolute and new trial granted. In tho enso of tho Schuylkill Llectric Hall way Company vs. the Government National Hank, tho Jury returned n verdict In favor of tho bank for J 1,00(1. Tho court appointed Win. O'Jlrein ns reg ister in the district of Jncksons, to fill a vacancy. Judge Koch stilted that hu had leeched the written testimony in thotqiiily pioceed ings of tho County Controller vs County Commissioners', I entraining the latter fiom Issuing bonds in excess of $100,0(0, Thu testimony did not leneh his Honor until Satiiiday afternoon, and not having siillieient timo to review thu mine, no decision was lciideicd this morning. Judge Koch did not indicate when he would decide the matter. The Coinini.-sioners will bu un- I able to release the! b i h ted treasury until tl o court passes upon the question. (Juito a number of warrants drawn ou the I u usury, however, havo been honored by Troisuicr D.ivis, several tax collectors having made payments aggtegating $3,000. All of the jurors serving last week wero paid, and with other claims, wiped out the abovo amount. Tho easo of James G. Llliott vs. Uuruugh of Ashland, is marked for trial this week. S. G. M. Hollopcter, Lsq., represents the plaintiff. David Ilrown, Georgo Lorah, John Huberts, M. J. Lawlor and John W. lllaker, of Shen andoah, aro among those serving ns jurors. I'nocli Kingler, Joseph Knuif udolis, Thomas Jcllerson, fVler Klcmmiiig, William Welsh mid William Hall, nil of Shenandoah, wuro called heforo Judgo Ilechtel this morn lug for sentence, having been 1 mi nil guilty of receiving stolon goods, but woro acquitted of the chargo of burglary. L, D. Haugha- wont made a plea for mercy in their nohalf. Judgo Hcchtel sentenced each to pay tho costs, $5 Hue, four months' impilsonmctit nnd pay the vnlue of tho beer stolen. M. M. Hurke, Lsq., represented tho prosecution in this easo. Case of Philomena Manca vs. Pennsylvania Hailroad, the jury was instructed to render a verdict for $730 in favor of tho plaintiff, a settlement having been effected, Tho hus band of the plaintiff was killed on the railroad. JKWISIt WKIlDINCl. Mr. Gato Lefkowith, of Mahanoy City, and Miss Girda Olsho, daughter of Jacob Olsho, of West Norwegian street, this town, wero married yesterday by Habbl Dr. Hosenberg, of Lancaster. Miss Hertha Galvin, of Scran ton, was tho bridesmaid and Mr. Charles Trier, of Mahanoy City, tho groomsman. Tliero was an elaborate banquet In which fifty guests participated. Buy Kcystoiiellour. Ilosuro that tho name Lesski & Bakb, Ashland, Pa., is printed or overy sack LESSONS OF THE FLOWERS. Tlicy Are tlu fireat Teachers nml Speak R Universal language. "Nothing tcachos us so much In this world ns Unworn If wu will only wntoh them, understand tho messages they ex hnlo nnd profit by thoni," writes Kdwnrd W. l!ok in Tho Lndles' Homo Journal. "I wish everybody on this earth might lovo llowcrs. Flowors enn do 60 much for n mnn or n woman. No ono can rniso flowcrn, livo mnong them, lovo them nnd not bo better for their influence. Hy thoir birth they show us how, out of things hard, out of disappointment nnd failure, by tho overcoming of obstacles and tho bending to dilllcult tusks, creep forth tho most beautiful results. Hy thoir cultiva tion thoy show how different natures need different treatments, lly tho manner In which they reftis-o to thrivo nenr weeds they tonch tho clonrost lesson of human association, and show thut sin is an intru sion In this world. Wu lenm tho great It bou that while tho most gorgeous llowors appeal to our admiration wo lovo tho fragrant ones tho best. Every lesson, ov ory pleasure, wo can learn nnddorivo from theso silent messengers of tho earth. Tho flowers spool; a universal language Thoy ndnpt themselves to prnvo or gn; . A lluw- cr is never misunderstood. Wo nn.ucli.to flowors with all tho joyous sensons of our lives ns well. I lowers of tun spoil k toils when our own words teoin powerless to express whnt wo really menu. Thoy nro tnu daintiest bits of uou's handiwork. Thoy call to us to enro for them, to lovo them, rewarding us with prodigality whon wo respond to thoir bookoning. Thoir inessago is divine. Liku un April day, 'shadow nnd sunshine is life' Hut so tho llowors grow, nnd 'wo conio to Juno by tho way ol Jlaroli. " After I was taken 111 my hair commenced to fall, and turned gray rapidly. I commenced touso C'LTioiiiA. Tlioscalpbccainehealthicr nnd moro natural every day. Now I li n o a eiop .a fi'.c brow n hair all over my bead noous n 1 1 'ch and a half In length, Myuii-i i , do ll' "tod because tho new hairs aio 1 iowii. I nc r had very luxuriant hair, even In my youth. It Is as thick on my bead to-day as It over was, and Cutiouua did It. Mrs. J. M. LA.WBOX,32 Hamilton St., Albany , bi KBur Ctiai Tiiiatiiiiit for .11 SoAtp Pikisis with lmttt II air.-. Warm mKinpno. with OlirioiiRA s.,ai', anil light dretelng. Yillh Ci'iiuuia, mrii.toftfiiioiiK iu. Sola Ihrmijrhnut the world. Pottkb I). 1 ('. Coup.. Sol9 l'rei, Union. How lo l'roduc. Luiurum ILUr, fitc. SELLING OUT. Lace curtains, lace, table cloths, linens, spreads, underwear nnd gent's furnishings. These arc rare bargains to be had. Will leave the town shortly and will close out our stock at amazingly low prices. LOUIS MANN, 33 West Centre Street, Uobblns' Block. fort Host touiih Byrup. 'vasu s Good. Fo "S IU In limn. Hold hv drtipitlnU. Ill 'dOlD DUST.1 Hardest tliincs in the cot Irary thing" to kieu whin not cleaned. Aic made clean nml krrd clean cisily with tint enemy of 0M Largest puckngc greatest economy. THE N. li. I'VUIIIIANIC CIllinAVV. Chlcneo. bt. Louis. New York, we build norms. We build you a home just as ybu want it built. We will submit plans and cost, or pass on the practicability of any sketch you may have, without any charge. We will build the house for you according to specifications and by the time you state barring strikes. We will keep the cost within the figure quoted and will guarantee that you will be satisfied with your home. See us about it. Glenn & O'Hearn, (Successors to J. W. Johnson,) N. Main St., Shenandoah, Pa. Tho lnnrino lamprey's ndhcslvo power le Btich that 1" pounds may ho raised with out forcliiK it to loobo Hh hold. It Is so tennolous nf llfo thnt its bend remains for hours attached to a htono when Its body U Bovurcd. Ono hundred pounds of Hour will yield over 1.10 pounds of broad. MOOD'S PIIaIi- euro Mvcr lit biliousness, Indlgcistlo.o HenilneliOv V nlean' nt Jarattve. All Druerclsta. AN AFFIDAVIT. An Advertisement. Ti tho eitizens of Shenanloah. Head thUnml judire for 3 mirHf, Iii'jtmtivo to inytelf to eon- trail ict Councilman John JtnMim'n ivpmt tc Council nt their lust reul.ir met-tintf, thnt ex HupoHntendent Stout denied that lie said lo mt 1 that the wretiehe bought of 1 J. Clery 111c no Kood and they will not do tho wotIc, but I want! to t-ell them, I Hwcnr thU 3 day of Mny Mr Stout Raid ho to mo in tlx presence of Juhn I Stanton and V. J. Wntlcfns that Clear nai.l te mo that tho wrenches nre no (;ood, tlie iii not do tho work, hut 1 want to sell th in and I when the right and proper time omnos Mr Stout will prove what ho said. 1 will ltno it to the I pul-llc to judgo for thcuiHClvoH who is telli. k tho falsehood. I furthermore will let the public know that 1 wns nppronched uy Councilman Coakley and honsked mo if tho mirehnrges aie to ho mado nnd 1 Raid yet, he said that' he wuh never so sorry In hta life ns to take that money, hut ho needed it very bad and I bought n pair of boots of you witli it, now can't yon ehnj-i- t to get mo oil thnt lift nnd I said no. Tlio o hei Auditors wcro approached hy Vr. Coakloy say nothing nhout tho surcharge l'st nnd put in your hill It will ho nil light, nnd the ans.vor wih no, the Auditors has done their duty as sworn ofllclals should do regardless of any poli tical niminiious. Whatever they have shown tho taxnavcrs tlio oxncndittiroH of the borouirh and reeefptf and for what purpose which they iinvc n ngni to Know, bigncd Iiorough Auditors OnoRdK PLopi'Eiir, Ioiin McDonald, M.J. Uyuni:. Sworn nnd subscribed heforo mo thu Sird day of May, A. I), IB'JS. J. A, Tiiomky.J. V JlOl! STATIC Sr.X.VTOli, HON. M. C WATSON, Of 8m:.vANiMAit. Subject to Democratic ruled. MISCELLANEOUS. JOST. A bunch of ky, 1'lnder will please J return to Mils olllee. It I.IOU HAI.U. A unlonli, (Innd stiinil nnd 1. central locution, llus twu .tntl uim . omi iieinir n eniiuiiiiiitiiiii or pool Apply ut the H1uu1.11 nllke. nml liillli.rdH, tf uuitn.i.i'.. Tiro i-oiiii iioiwoh for s.He on llOIHCH 'fir full Kouth .IiimI 11 mii. ..I i.ii. rmiii..r itirn........ Hon upply toOOSnutli IVnr nlley, 5-3-11 IV IjlOlt HUNT, Two inriiii rooins In lti fowleli bulldlnt;, 10 Huiitli Main street. All con. veiileiuiH. ftultablu for olllee. 3-19 tf "T7IOH SAI.1-3 A very desirable property. Al i! ply toJosepb Wjatt, S)i Nortli JluliiSt. tf TOlt HUNT. A desirable dwelling' bmie. centrilllv loentcd Terms moderate Apply nt tbe ltl:llAI.Ii olllee. IMS Ot THOU HAI.R A well equipped hnrnots nnd 1 saddlery (tote, baviuir h Iiuko stoek.iheap. Al"0 n riifiiiilty of liousu furniture, ll eonUlitK stove nnd beater. Apply to Mrs. George lloliln sou, II North Wblto street, O ld Follows' build lug. The stock cuu be putc-based in bulk or sepnrAte lots. 5-liWw DUSTO'S DnRDEK SH0F Atlentive nnd skillful tonsorinl nrlislB always ill nltendancc. Neatest Shop In Town. W. G. DUSTO, Prop. KerRiisou House block. DRINK- CUJARY'S KXTRA FINIJ QUALITY GINGER ALE, - Superior Sarsaparilla... and Orange Champagne. "COLD DOBT," house to clean. Most clean. Most- tinnlcnrjnt oil nml grease nnd dirt Washing Powder llostou. Philadelphia. EDUCATED and ARTISTIC TASTES Iti rn11 imporn nnd tloeorntlntm is one of the iilnctccntli century neeompllshmpnta. That N why tluwo who select Ihclr wnll pnper nt (AIlM.Vrf net Mich ih'Huhlful rcHuH. H Un't iici'.H.iry tt purchase the expensive km.Ich, tho (leHhmuul col'rn nro jut na nrtlstfc In the ehe iper gmtles, If thoy nro not no rleh. Knr tho-uMvho to dieoratu their looms with itrtittic wall papers K" to J. P. CARDEN, 224 W. Cenlre Street, Shenandoah, Pa. A GREAT SALE. Baby Carriages $3.50 and up. ONE DAY "ROCKER SALE AT DAVIDSON'S. A large lot of Rocking Chairs that have sold from $3.00 to 4.00, now go at for one clay only. In cherry and antique oak. Some in cane seat others in leather. Watch the day, SATURDAY, MAY 21. fl BUSY FUltNI niHF. and STOVE ST0UE, 121-123 North Main St. Tiios. Buchanan, OPTICIAN. Examination Made at Your Home or at Our Store.i -Has Moved to 118 S. Main Street. THOMAS BUCHANAN, OPTICIAN, DETECTIVES I Kimball's Detective Agency Do all legitimate ddectivc work. A correspondent wanted in all towns. Office, 58 Trust Building, Williamsport, Pa. A food jilnee for ngood drink Michael Mills' Saloon, S3 13. Centre street, Mcllet's building, Wine, Wblskles, Fleer mid Clunrs. l'rcsliist bier In town always on tap. 1 Mm mm vn usirkt'fnnwirf,s,.
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